The Dog Bowl, the latest addition to Black Dog Salvage, opens Saturday, August 24, 2019 with the band Fuzzy Logic, the first of three music series for 2019.Located between the Roanoke River Greenway and Black Dog Salvage, The Dog Bowl offers an intimate outdoor setting in signature Black Dog Salvage Style.
Black Dog Salvage has partnered with First Fridays, Roanoke’s original “Party with a Purpose," to manage the music series and proceeds from the events will go to support local charities.“It was important to us from the start that we support the community with The Dog Bowl,” said Black Dog Salvage co-owner, Mike Whiteside. “With over 30 years of event management and a commitment to local non-profits, Molly Henry and her team at First Fridays will ensure an exceptional experience for our guests.”
Viewers of Black Dog Salvage’s reality television show, Salvage Dawgs, first learned about the project in May when the crew salvaged a repurposed semi-trailer from a drive-in located in Moneta, VA in Season 10, episode 10.The semi-trailer now serves as the backdrop of The Dog Bowl stage.True to Black Dog’s roots, the venue features a variety of upcycled materials.An old mezzanine saved from Black Dog’s main warehouse now supports the stage platform, an old radio tower holds the lights and speakers above the stage, and a salvaged corn crib will serve as a drink ticket booth.
Ride Solutions will be on-hand to provide free bike valet parking and a Zagster station will also be available on-site.Guests are encouraged to walk, bike or utilize ride services like Uber and Lyft. Parking is limited.
Plans are currently underway for 2020.In addition to music, The Dog Bowl will also be available to rent for special events.
What to expect on August 24th:
·Timing:Gates open at 6:00 p.m.| Show runs from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
·Tickets: $5.00 admission at the gate – cash or charge, no charge 12 and under
·Refreshments: $5 drink tickets for craft beer + domestic favorites, sangria + Babe wine
·Food Truck: Lazy Days BBQ
·Family Friendly:must bring I.D. for 21+ wrist band
·Lawn seating: bring a blanket or chair
·Please no outside food, beverage, pets, weapons, pop up tents or umbrellas.Bags subject to search.
The Dog Bowl 2019 Schedule:
8/24/19: Fuzzy Logic
9/28/19: The Floorboards
10/12/19: The Kings
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The Dog Bowl 2019 Sponsors
·Bank of Botetourt
·Budweiser, Innovative Insurance Group, United Rentals
·iHeartMedia: WROV Rocks 96.3, Alt 96.9, WJJS 93.5/102.7, and 104.9 STEVE-FM
·Lionberger Construction,First Citizens Bank, Scott Avis, MKB
·One Earth Landscapes, Above & Beyond Landscapes, Ride Solutions
Charities supported:
Blue Ridge Literacy, Kiwanis, Local Office on Aging, Feeding America Southwest Virginia, HopeTree Family Services, Healing Strides, Project Support, The Salvation Army, Southwest Virginia Ballet, Roanoke Valley SPCA, Bradley Free Clinic, Carilion Clinic Hospice, Roanoke Valley Greenways, Botetourt Education Foundation, Opera Roanoke, Lutheran Family Services of Virginia
About Black Dog Salvage
Established in 1999, Black Dog Salvage is a prominent architectural salvage company based in Roanoke, Virginia, and is the home of the DIY Network television show, Salvage Dawgs. Specializing in saving valuable architectural pieces of history from the landfill, the main retail showroom and nearby receiving warehouse are filled with architectural antiques, home furnishings, regional art, and custom designs.Extensions of the Black Dog Brand include Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint, The Stone House at Black Dog Salvage, and The Dog Bowl at Black Dog Salvage.
About First Fridays
First Fridays provides an opportunity for the community to have fun, and support local non-profit organizations by hosting outdoor events with live music and refreshments.Since 1989, First Fridays has donated over $2 million dollars to local charities. This year alone, 16 charities will receive donations from First Fridays events.
About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, America’s largest radio conglomerate with more than 850 stations, is a leading media outlet in the Roanoke-Lynchburg market. Its diverse content is available across multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; online via its branded digital site; mobile; and social, with nationwide listening through iHeartRadio, the all-in-one streaming music and live radio service, with its more than a billion downloads and 100 million registered users.